Selected by Saba from Intro ARK Norway

Intro ARK is an Oslo-based interior design agency delivering projects with a focus on creativity and quality.

Intro started small in 2002. It started with home styling, which few had heard of and even fewer used. At that time, the emphasis was on interior design to better understand the size of rooms and make the home more visually appealing.

Intro has grown into a name that many in the interior design industry recognise. Saba of Intro ARK enjoys working with Pure & Original’s colours and paints and regularly uses them in her projects.

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"In an industry where details matter, Pure & Original has an absolutely stunning look and finish."

Canvas Fresco Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original
Canvas Fresco Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original
Canvas Fresco Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original
Canvas Fresco Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original

Interview with Saba

Why do you enjoy working with Pure & Original?

We love working with Pure & Original, there is a wide range of possibilities, allowing us to be creative when it comes to colour and texture choices. Pure & Original’s colours also contain natural colour pigments, providing a good basis for the colour experience, in combination with other interiors and furniture. At the same time, we make an environmentally conscious choice, as Pure & Original focuses on sustainable materials in its products.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work?

One of my favourite things about my work is meeting so many great people. One of the things that motivates me is capturing the essence of who is going to live and what it takes to create a home. Colours create well-being and with the right use of the right colour and material, we do exactly that.

Old Linen Licetto Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original

What colours have you used in your own home?

My personal colour scheme is very varied, I use different colours in different rooms depending on the expression I want to achieve. I love colour and have different colours on the ceiling and walls, no black or white surfaces. I like contrasts, but also colours that are tone on tone, depending on where you are in the house.

 

How would you describe your own style?

My personal style is based on what I associate with “cheerful” colours and materials. Materials that involve nature and are sustainable, seeing beauty in what is already there and making something out of it.
The most important thing about personal style is figuring out what your own aesthetic expression is, and what you associate with something positive.

 

What changes have you seen in Norwegian style over the years?

Clearly, over time we have been looking for what we associate with something positive, something that arouses our emotions. The ability to express ourselves with different colours and materials has become incredibly important.

 

How do you see the future of interior design in Norway?

The future of Norwegian interior design will probably leave a stronger mark, we are better at emphasising our own identity, with a focus on quality and sustainability.

 

What kind of people do you think are most attracted/connected to Pure & Original?

This is a product for absolutely everyone, with attention to the environment and clean materials, it stands out in the market with a vibrant and easy-to-use colour range. In an industry where details matter, Pure & Original has an absolutely stunning look and finish.

 

What are your dreams for the future? For yourself and for Pure & Original?

The dream for the future is to create more of what we love, more colours and materials with a focus on sustainability and the environment, this way everyone can create their own little oasis. The dream is to reach out to everyone, giving everyone a chance to thrive in their environment.

 

Are you currently working on a project or proud of a particular project you have done?

We are working on several exciting projects for both private and commercial clients. We are particularly happy to be part of TV3’s series ‘Buying a house blind’ in which we help couples realise their dream home. We also designed the VIP lounge at Oslo Spectrum, an exciting project where we brought back parts of the style that follows the building.

 

What are your favourite paint and colour(s)?

It’s hard to pick a favourite from Pure & Original, we really like all the colours and how they harmonise in combination or create the contrasts you’re looking for. The expression also varies greatly, depending on which gloss level is used for which surfaces.

Canvas Fresco Tina C. Gogstad IntroArk Pure & Origi
Silverplate Classico Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original
Old Linen Licetto Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original
Old Linen Licetto Tina C Gorgstad Intro ARK Pure & Original

Credits

Photography: Tina C. Gogstad

Styling: Intro ARK AS